Models/shipped/2026-10-15

Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 fast mode exits preview, priced at 2x standard

OrcaRouter reports that Anthropic has released the "fast mode" for its Claude Opus 5.5 model, moving it out of its preview phase. This new mode is noted to be twice the price of the standard Opus 5.5. The outlet also discusses Opus 5.5's performance relative to Qwen 4 Max and its self-serve access model compared to the gated Claude Mythos 5.

4 articles from 1 outlet covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a shipped.

What do all outlets agree on?

1 outlet covered “Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 fast mode exits preview, priced at 2x standard”. All of them report the following:

  • Claude Opus 5.5 has a "fast mode"
  • The "fast mode" is out of preview
  • The "fast mode" is 2x the price
  • Claude Opus 5.5 is compared with Qwen 4 Max regarding speed
  • Claude Opus 5.5 is compared with Claude Mythos 5 regarding access
  • Claude Mythos 5 is gated access
  • Claude Opus 5.5 is self-serve access

Which outlets covered this?

All 4 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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